Eleanor responded with a forced smile.

“Mr. Hughes, I meant no offense. I was merely asking out of curiosity.”

Just then, Edwin knocked and entered the room.

“Mr. Hughes, it's nearly time for your appointment," he said.

Brian nodded and turned back to Eleanor.

“If that's all, you may return to your work."

Eleanor inquired, “Will you be attending a business dinner tonight? Do you require my company?"

“No need.”

Eleanor felt a pang of regret, but she had no option other than to leave.

After the door closed behind her, Brian rose from his chair, fetched his suit from its place on the backrest, and prepared to Leave.

Hesitating momentarily, Edwin finally spoke up.

"Mr. Hughes, when I came in, I noticed Rosalynn at the door."

Upon hearing this, Brian paused, his expression shifting slightly.

Rosalynn must have overheard his conversation with Eleanor.

He had planned to inform Rosalynn about Eleanor becoming the spokesperson for a luxury brand in a few days, once everything was set in stone.

By then, he assumed, she would have no cause for complaint.

Even if Rosalynn was initially displeased, he was confident that he could win her over and ensure her loyalty in due time.

All it would take was some gentle persuasion, and the issue would be resolved.

But he hadn't expected her to overhear their conversation.

Now, after only a few days of blissful romance, she might refuse to share his bed due to this misunderstanding.

It was a fine mess he'd landed himself in.

“Mr. Hughes, we need to go. We're running late,“ Edwin urged.